Southern Bluegrass Citizen Review Panel Hosts Conference for Foster Parents and Social Workers
Foster parents and child welfare workers came together to share in camaraderie and education at Conversations on Collaboration.
April 19, 2024
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Jessamine County school social worker is first Kentuckian to earn national certification
Gilpin recently earned her National Certified School Social Worker certification. So far, she’s the only person in Kentucky to achieve this and one of 30 in the entire country.
March 29, 2024
Dean Miller featured on NASW Social Work Talks Podcast
CoSW is seeking to raise awareness that social workers help millions of people each day and work in a variety of settings, including many people may not be aware of such as sports and financial planning.
March 27, 2024
More than 40% of Americans know someone who died from drug overdose, UK researcher finds
Julie Cerel of the College of Social Work co-authored the findings published in the American Journal of Public Health.
March 7, 2024
Research Scholars Program welcomes 4th cohort, advancing health care perspectives
Dr. Aubrey Jones of the College of Social Work is part of a new UK cohort to advance research by diverse faculty member disciplines.
March 6, 2024
UK Social Work’s online program certified for quality, among 1st in the country
The accomplishment, which took more than two years, marks a significant milestone for the College of Social Work.
February 27, 2024
‘Research Made Possible’ podcast: Conner discusses HIV prevention in older Black women
Conner was the lead author for the scholarly article “Black Experiences Matter: Reflections on Black Faculty Interactions with Black Administrators.” This collaborative work was featured in the Journal of Social Work Education in 2022.
February 22, 2024
New UK Social Work program offers FREE tuition, stipends, job placement
CoSW has partnered with institutions across the Commonwealth to offer a career preparation program that supplies everything you need to excel.
February 9, 2024
Emily Puckett: Law School Mom and Foster Parent Mentor
Emily Puckett, a third-year law student and member of the Foster Parent Mentor Program at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, shares her story as a student and
January 12, 2024
Seeds of support: Transforming 4-H camps into havens for social, emotional and behavioral health
This story was originally published by UKNow. Lexington, Ky.— The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Martin-Gatton CAFE) and the College of Social Work (CoSW) are spearheading a novel initiative
January 10, 2024
‘I’m a war survivor on a mission.’ UK grad who fled Syria earns Master of Social Work
For Madona Elias, completion of her Masters is not just the next step of her academic journey, it is the completion of twelve years of rebuilding her life and career.
December 14, 2023
MSW Grad and Foster Parent: A Portrait of Dedication
Jamison is a 2023 December graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Social Work Master of Social Work program, with a passion for helping others.
December 11, 2023